Full time Community Development Worker
 (37.5 hours per week)

Name of Employer: Aster Family Support/Northside Homecare Services CLG

Location: Balbriggan, North Co. Dublin.

Contracts & Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) post for a Community Development Worker for our Family Resource Centre in Balbriggan.

All staff will be expected to work with flexibility according to their contracts. Evening and weekend work may be required for these positions for which time in lieu will be given.

Full Clean Driving Licence and access to own car with appropriate insurance is a requirement for these positions.

These positions are subject to Garda Clearance, International Security Clearance (where required) and Satisfactory Reference Checks.

Over all purpose of the position(s)

• To provide the required response to families referred to the service agreed with the Manager.
• To support identified families in need.
• To implement Aster Family Support programmes and interventions.
• To provide practical supports that enable parents, carers and individuals to improve outcomes for themselves and their families.
• Be able to report and describe safeguarding concerns to the Manager.

Please see Job Description attached below.

To apply:

Please apply by emailing completed application form together with cover letter & Data Protection Statement to info@asterfamilysupport.ie The subject line of the email should contain ‘Application for Community Development Worker’. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 25th of April 2025 at 5pm. Enquiries will be handled by email only. Applications will be shortlisted the week of 12th of May 2025.

Only candidate’s selected for interview will be contacted by the service with regard to their applications.

Aster Family support CLG is an equal opportunities employer.

Full Clean Driving Licence and access to own car with appropriate insurance is a requirement for these positions.

You must have the right to work in Ireland and must provide a valid work permit to be considered for this role.

Please Note that all positions are subject to Garda Vetting, Reference Checks and subject to ongoing funding.